The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday registered 23 additional fireworks-related injuries, bringing the total number of victims to 75 even before the New Year's Eve celebrations.

The northbound section of EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover will be closed to traffic until December 30, the Department of Public Works and Highways said.

The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPI) has reported a slight increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in private hospitals as more Filipinos and their families gather for celebrations during the holiday season.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Tuesday on a container ship in the Red Sea and for an attempt to attack Israel with drones.

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) on Wednesday, December 27, reopened the Naga-Legazpi-Naga route after over six years since the operations of the Bicol route was stopped.

Israel's war on Hamas will last months, Israel's military chief said, as a string of incidents outside the Gaza Strip highlighted the risk of the conflict spreading.

US President Joe Biden and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed on Tuesday the need to release hostages held in Gaza and efforts to boost humanitarian aid, the White House said.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named and renamed at least eight Philippine National Police camps and real properties after former police officers who rendered exemplary service.

It"s back to work this Wednesday but more than 100,000 passengers were at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Tuesday as the holiday rush continues for the New Year.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recorded 161,664 arrivals to the Philippines on Christmas weekend, the agency said on Tuesday.

Firecracker-related injuries at Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRMC) in Manila increased over the holidays, Sandra Aguinaldo reported on “24 Oras” on Tuesday. 

The Philippines was not spared from tragedies in 2023. From destructive fires to deadly accidents, these devastating events left a grieving nation in their aftermath.

Several areas in Mindanao were hit by strong and destructive earthquakes, while the Mayon Volcano remained under observation throughout 2023.

Despite warnings, buyers of firecrackers trooped to Bocaue in Bulacan a few days ahead of the New Year"s Eve celebration. 

With the traditional procession set to return on January 9, the new Traslacion committee plans to place a glass case around the over 400-year-old image of the Black Nazarene.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday named nine Filipino artists as Manlilikha ng Bayan for 2023, recognizing their "distinctive skills" that have attained a "high level of technical and artistic excellence."

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed an acting general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) replacing Cesar Chiong.

Nahaharap sa reklamong arson ang isang lalaki matapos niyang sunugin ang kanilang bahay nang hindi siya masarapan umano sa kanilang ulam

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered a 30-day suspension of the operations of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) over the reported violation of the terms and conditions of its franchise.

A lawmaker has called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize the elderly, sick, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in recommending the grant of executive clemency to persons deprived of liberty (PDL) this Christmas.

The Senate has been urged to conduct an inquiry into the government plans and programs to solve the “worsening” traffic congestion in Metro Manila and other highly-urbanized cities in the Philippines.

Malacañang on Thursday issued an advisory informing the public that a supposed presidential proclamation declaring a half-day work suspension tomorrow is "fake news."

A bill seeking to establish a national legal framework for the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy in the Philippines has been filed in the Senate.

Hinuli ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) ang ilang taxi driver na nangongontrata at tumatangging magsakay ng mga pasahero ngayong Christmas rush.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said that he had a frank and candid exchange with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over the phone on Wednesday. 

Shanghai was set to record its chilliest period in December in four decades with weather warnings for low temperatures and wind issued on Thursday, as the Chinese financial capital entered a days-long cold snap.

Another prosecution witness in the remaining drug case of former senator Leila de Lima has expressed his intention to retract his statements against her, Super Radyo dzBB's Jhomer Apresto reported on Dobol B TV on Thursday, citing defense lawyer Atty. ...

China warned the Philippines that if the latter "miscalculates" the maritime situation, is bent on having its own way or colludes with "ill-intentioned" external forces, China would defend its rights and respond resolutely.

Arestado sa Quezon City ang isang lalaking 19-taon nang wanted sa Naga, Camarines Sur dahil sa kasong rape, ayon sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes.

Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Vigor Mendoza said Wednesday that Grab's approval as one of the players in the motorcycle taxi pilot study is still under investigation. 

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has swept to a third term as Egypt's president in an election where he faced no serious challengers, election authorities said on Monday.

The restrictions provided by the 1987 Constitution cannot be amended by passing laws, House Committee on Constitutional Amendments chairperson Rufus Rodriguez said Monday.

Itinuturing bayani ang isang Pinoy nurse sa Ireland dahil sa ginawa niyang pagtulong sa isang batang nasaksak sa gitna nangyayaring kaguluhan sa Dublin noong nakaraang Nobyembre.

Amsterdam city executives on Monday named a location in the Dutch capital's south as its preferred site for an out-of-town "erotic center," in a controversial plan to move away from its famed red light district.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he urged Israel to protect civilians caught in the war in Gaza and discussed a transition from major combat to lower intensity warfare during a meeting with his Israeli counterpart on Monday.

Isang babaeng rider ang nasawi matapos sumemplang ang minamaneho niyang motorsiklo sa Bataan. Sa Quezon naman, isang babae rin ang nasawi matapos na mabangga ng motorsiklo.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has confirmed that he is scheduled to sign the proposed P5.768-trillion budget for 2024 on Wednesday, also saying that the confidential funds matter hounding the Office of the Vice President is "settled," as fa...

Isang mananaya ang nanalo ng halos P9 milyon jackpot prize sa Megalotto 6/45 draw nitong Lunes, December 18, 2023. Pero ang mas malaking premyo sa Grand Lotto 6/55 draw na P511 milyon, hindi pa rin tinamaan.